cô đơn
[ko˧˧ ʔɗəːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Yêu xa khó lắm,
Yêu xa nhớ lắm,
Yêu xa cô đơn nhiều lắm;
Mong đến ngày gặp nhau,
Dẫu cách trở bao lâu.Far away... it's so difficult,
Far away... I miss you so,
Far away... I'm so lonely;
I'm longing for that day we reunite,
No matter how long, how far.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cô đơn” mean?
(adjective) lonely
Is “cô đơn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.